Rotes Quartier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rotes Quartier
Popular places to visit
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Activities
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging
Our pick of the best Rotes Quartier Hotel Deals
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Very good stay. Very nice and helpful service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
The location is superb, close to the Bahnhof and many other attractions. Very walkable surrounding area. Staff are also friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
I’m so happy I chose hotel Savoy for my first time in Bern . It’s just amazing, 5-minute walking distance from the train station even with my suitcase, the staffs are very friendly and the room is very renovated with everything I need. I’ll definitely come back here for the next time! Highly recommended! ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
Good location, very central. We had a big room with a balcony. Friendly staff and the lobby/bar area was nice. Recommended.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel City am Bahnhof
Great location near train and hotel provided local transportation voucher.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Akomo Bern
We returned to Akomo after a stay the week before. It's very well located for train travelers and a direct and close walk to shops and restaurants and trams. We had left an item behind and it was waiting for us when we returned. The room is basic and it's self-entry but this is reflected in the reasonable ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rotes Quartier
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Jackpot Spielcasino Bern and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.
Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Natural History Museum and Federal Palace.
